Film and TV producer Michael Brandman, who collaborated on several of the Jesse Stone TV movies, is continuing the series begun by Robert B. Parker. And doing so seamlessly. The most important part of any Parker novel is the dialogue. I would love to live in a world where everyone is as sharp and witty as his characters. Brandman nailed the short, snappy sentences and minimalist style.

Although plot usually takes a back seat to relationships in a Jesse Stone story, this story may have been a little more sparse than usual. Mr. Brandman kept me turning the pages with his fun, relaxed Parker style, but left me feeling a bit underwhelmed. I would recommend this to established Parker fans, but definitely not as a starting point in the series. I look forward to Mr. Brandman's next effort.